TERN data on GeoNadir GeoNadir and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) have completed a project to make all TERN’s current and future drone mapping data available on the GeoNadir global map. TERN is Australia’s national ecosystem observatory and has over 1000 sites around Australia where drones are used to capture changes in vegetation and
In a recent lunch and learn webinar we explored the role of drone mapping in detecting environmental change. Here I’ll revisit the highlights of the webinar, diving into the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and examine how comprehensive datasets can reshape disaster response strategies. Tropical Cyclone Jasper threatened the far north Queensland region, providing an
Preserving reef catchments The protection and restoration of our natural resources is a key part of ensuring our coastal environments can thrive. Through innovative solutions and community engagement, Reef Catchments Limited helps to protect waterways, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices. Their holistic approach ensures the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas,
In the midst of preparing for an impending weather event, the urgency of readiness becomes a focal point. It’s not just about sandbagging or securing property—it’s also about data readiness. Our recent webinar on remote sensing and drone mapping in disaster management touched upon this critical aspect. Let’s delve deeper into how remote sensing, encompassing
Thermal drone mapping: A case study with SmartShot Photo We recently spoke with Michael Bevis, the owner of SmartShot Real Estate Photography in Texas, USA about how he has processed his thermal drone mapping data on GeoNadir for free to create insights for his customers. Michael has been in the real estate business for years
When most people think of the ocean, they think mostly of water, not the land that lies underneath it. But bathymetry, which is the study of water depth, is critical for understanding our coastlines. Water depth influences currents, waves, and where different marine life can live. Like topography on land, drone mapping can help collect
Currently, drones are helping with green sea turtle conservation. Drones can map their nesting beaches to help monitor threats and local populations. Green sea turtles are an iconic species, found globally in subtropical and tropical oceans. They play an important role in maintaining the health of seagrass ecosystems and all the organisms seagrasses support. Like many
Ecosystem restoration is a key element of repairing damage to the planet and working towards a sustainable future. In theory, ecosystem restoration is simple. You simply regrow damaged or lost habitat. Saying this and doing it however, are two very different things. Ecosystem restoration is still a very new, often poorly understood science. It is
Creating a sustainable future is a tricky balancing act of causing the smallest environmental impact for the largest positive outcome. Knowing the environmental impact of an activity, and mitigating the impact, depends heavily on good environmental monitoring. Drones are quickly becoming an indispensable tool in this space. Drone environmental monitoring offers a fast, cost effective,
In the past, satellite imagery has been one of the main methods of data collection for remote sensing. As drone technology continues to advance, drones have begun to challenge satellites as a significant data collection method in many fields. Each method has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. But the combination of the two technologies
Precision agriculture is an increasingly popular farm management strategy used to improve farm sustainability. It aims to facilitate adaptive farm and crop management based on crop health data. By only applying treatments when needed, farmers can reduce the amount of environmentally damaging chemicals, like pesticides, used on their crops, and improve water and soil health. Advancing
Most people don’t put a lot of thought into what makes up the ground that we build, work, and live on. But we can learn a lot from geology. Rocks hold the multi-billion-year-old history of the planet we live on, influence where we can grow food and live, and much more. But deciphering and interpreting
Drones play a big role in helping us understand the natural environment and the impact that we have on it. But the same attributes that make drones so useful in the environmental sciences also make them useful in other fields. We are constantly at risk of losing valuable history from heritage sites around the world
Drones and their data processing software continue to evolve. As they do, we discover new ways to collect and process data. As the storyteller for GeoNadir, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to lots of amazing people who work with drones. This week, I spoke to Dr Jeff Gillan from the University of Arizona. He’s
If you were watching international news in February, you would have heard about the devastating landslides that swept through the Brazilian city of Petrópolis. Extreme rainfall along the Serra do Mar range triggered 269 landslides. Combined with flash flooding 217 people died and more than 850 homes were destroyed. While this natural disaster was undeniably catastrophic,
Using drone images of clam reef, we estimate the amount of live tissue & model their contribution to the calcium carbonate of the reef. I have to confess that I absolutely LOVE clam chowder. I remember when I was first introduced to it at Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery in Moss Landing, California >20 years
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